Senior Innovation Consultant - EU Projects
About this role
Job summary (Short promotional text) We are looking for a Senior Consultant to strengthen our European Grants team in France.
You will advise innovative companies and organisations on European funding strategies and lead the development of complex grant applications for major R&D, industrial and innovation projects.
The role combines strategic consulting, project analysis, proposal writing and client management. We are looking for someone who can independently transform complex projects into compelling funding strategies and high quality European proposals.
Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down belowHelp ambitious organisations secure European funding for high impact innovation projects by combining strategic advice, technical understanding and excellent proposal development.
Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)• Lead the development of complex European funding applications under programmes such as Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, LIFE and CEF.
Assess R&D and innovation projects, identify the most appropriate funding opportunities and advise clients on funding strategy.
Structure compelling project narratives covering excellence, innovation, impact, implementation and European added value.
Interview senior client stakeholders, scientists, engineers and technical experts to extract and challenge the information required for successful proposals.
Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)• Coordinate the complete proposal development process, including work plans, consortium inputs, budgets, deadlines and quality reviews.
Manage client relationships independently and act as a trusted advisor throughout the funding process.
Review and improve proposals prepared by other consultants and contribute to internal qua
Responsibilities
- Assess R&D and innovation projects, identify the most appropriate funding opportunities and advise clients on funding strategy.
- Structure compelling project narratives covering excellence, innovation, impact, implementation and European added value.
- Interview senior client stakeholders, scientists, engineers and technical experts to extract and challenge the information required for successful proposals.
Requirements
- Manage client relationships independently and act as a trusted advisor throughout the funding process.
- Review and improve proposals prepared by other consultants and contribute to internal qua